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Session 177 (World Congress - Dublin): Structural and Cultural Humility: A Concept and A Mindset

Guests: Michael Cole and Tyrone Cassius

Why do I believe what I believe? And, what do I do with what I believe? A critically reflective and meaningfully impactful discussion on the hidden curriculum of humanity within the Athletic Training and Therapy space.

Michael Cole (he/they) graduated in 2001 as a Sports & Exercise Therapist and maintains a part-time private clinical practice in the UK, having previously worked in elite and grassroots sport, including with Team GB Swimming and in professional football. Previously Director and Chair of The Society of Sports Therapists, Michael currently works as a Board Trustee at NTDi, an industry consultant, and as the Principal Teaching Fellow in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for the Undergraduate Primary Care Education Unit at Imperial College London. With over twenty years' experience, Michael has been awarded both a Principal Teaching Fellowship (PFHEA) and a National Teaching Fellowship (NTFS) and served multiple roles including as a BSc Sports Therapy course leader, an anti-racist pedagogy trainer, an external examiner and a national verifier. As part of his ongoing PhD research, Michael has authored several publications and founded the 'Cultural and Structural Humility in Europe Working Group' (CaSHEW). Contact Michael via email michael@aidfirst.co.uk or at www.linkedin.com/in/michael-c-4b7b84292

Tyrone Cassius has spent the last 12 years, since graduating with a degree in Sports Therapy, immersing himself in the health & fitness industry, gaining experience pitch-side, in clinical case management and consultancy.

His therapy work spans industries including football, theatre and private practice and he currently teaches at college and university level.

As one of the Directors of the Society of Sports Therapists, he is involved in the structuring and governance of the profession. He chairs the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team and works to highlight and implement many solutions to cultural and structural issues.

Research includes the looking into the importance of cultural & structural humility within sport & exercise medicine and general healthcare.

Contacts for Tyrone:

Email: tyrone@specifeyehealth.com

Instagram: t_cassh & specifeyehealth

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyrone-cassius-5140b54b?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

Here are 3 links to the resources we mentioned on the pod:

• Inequalities across the physical activity landscape: the need for ‘structural humility’ to optimise sports and exercise medicine | British Journal of Sports Medicine
• From Cultural Competency to Structural Humility | 18 | v2 | Routledge
• Structural Competency Working Group – Promoting the training of health professionals in structural competency around the country and beyond

The World Federation of Athletic Training & Therapy is excited to announce the next International Athletic Training & Therapy Day on February 12th, 2026 (IATTD26)!
Use: #IATTD26

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Session 176 (World Congress - Dublin): We Are All Trying To Achieve the Same Thing

Join me in sitting down with Tyrone Cassius in discussing what this means through his lens.

Tyrone Cassius has spent the last 12 years, since graduating with a degree in Sports Therapy, immersing himself in the health & fitness industry, gaining experience pitch-side, in clinical case management and consultancy.

His therapy work spans industries including football, theatre and private practice and he currently teaches at college and university level.

As one of the Directors of the Society of Sports Therapists, he is involved in the structuring and governance of the profession. He chairs the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team and works to highlight and implement many solutions to cultural and structural issues.

Research includes the looking into the importance of cultural & structural humility within sport & exercise medicine and general healthcare.

Contacts for Tyrone:

Email: tyrone@specifeyehealth.com

Instagram: t_cassh & specifeyehealth

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyrone-cassius-5140b54b?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

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Session 178 (World Congress - Dublin): The Final Craic - With the Incoming President

Welcoming Matt Kutz as the new President of WFATT. In our final craic, from Ireland, he captures all of this amazing international event in a wrap up for the ages from WC13.

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Session 175 (World Congress - Dublin): Experience Builds Excellence

Jay Ostia is the creator of Nexus Sports Medicine. He started as an art major, joined the Marine Corps, stumbled upon the Athletic Training profession and is now a supporter of ATs around the globe through a new and fashionable manner.

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Session 174 (World Congress - Dublin): Mentor and Mentees

Learning is a two-way street, with plenty of turns along the way, and even some global travel...if you do it right!

Jim Mensch and his connections sit down and provide invaluable insights!

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Session 173 (World Congress - Dublin): Do Your Homework

Daniel Morales travelled the globe with his collaborators and professor from Messiah University to present his research and findings and connect with leaders from around the globe.

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Session 172 (World Congress - Dublin): Evidence-Based Practice, Our Perspective

Joined by 7 leaders from across the globe in this "quick-hitter' style capture of the AT perspective and valuation of evidence-based practices.

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Session 171 (World Congress - Dublin): It's A Small World After All

Across an ocean, having never met before, we find people that know people that know us. Craig Switzler is the Director of Clinical Education at the University of Utah and has a placement student with a former student of mine! He is joined by current student Nicole Peden sharing just how small a world it can be!